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  • Why the Medium Matters — David Byrne, Revisited

    October 8, 2026 · 36 min

    To mark the release of David Byrne’s new book, SLEEPING BEAUTIES, we’re revisiting our conversation with him from the FoST archives. A legendary musician, storyteller, and lead singer of Talking Heads, Byrne reflects on the creation of his…

  • The Anatomy of a Welcoming Space — David Rockwell

    September 24, 2026 · 34 min

    David Rockwell is the founder and president of Rockwell Group, the acclaimed architecture and design firm helping shape how we experience space, food, theater, and culture. Whether it's redefining modern luxury dining through the design of…

  • The Power of Deep Story — Bob Rogers

    September 10, 2026 · 30 min

    Bob Rogers is a pioneer of immersive storytelling and the founder of BRC Imagination Arts, the renowned strategic design and production agency behind experiences like the Johnnie Walker Princes Street Experience, the Abraham Lincoln…

  • Generative AI and the Future of Gaming — Yves Jacquier

    August 27, 2026 · 30 min

    Could generative AI unlock a new era of storytelling in video games? Ubisoft, the gaming company behind some of the best-selling open-world franchises like Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry is exploring this very question. Yves Jacquier founded…

  • 30 Years of Broadway and the Legacy of Rent — Jeffrey Seller, Revisited

    August 13, 2026 · 42 min

    Jeffrey Seller is the legendary Broadway producer behind shows like Rent, Hamilton, In the Heights, and more. His shows have won a combined 22 Tony Awards, including four for Best Musical, and he's the only producer to have mounted two…

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  • Humans, Machines & Democracy — Baratunde Thurston

    July 30, 2026 · 31 min

    In a world increasingly dominated by technology, how do we ensure storytelling remains authentic and impactful? Today's guest, Baratunde Thurston, has spent decades grappling with our relationship to technology and each other, through his…

  • Making the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library

    July 16, 2026 · 55 min

    Most presidential libraries are built to remember a presidency in archives. This project began with a unique challenge: How can we tell Theodore Roosevelt’s story to inspire people to become better citizens, leaders, and stewards of the…

  • World-Building at Secret Cinema — Dean Rodgers

    June 26, 2026 · 31 min

    Secret Cinema has been at the forefront of immersive live experiences based on beloved films and cultural franchises since their founding in 2007. Known for immersive productions of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Casino Royale, and…

  • When Classical Music Meets AI — Paola Prestini

    June 11, 2026 · 30 min

    Opera is often thought of as one of the most traditional art forms. Rooted in centuries-old conventions and grand theaters, it’s not usually the first place people look for experimentation or technological innovation. But in today's…

  • A New Language for VR Storytelling — Felix and Paul, Revisited

    May 29, 2026 · 41 min

    With the launch of Interstellar Arc, the groundbreaking free-roaming VR experience at AREA15 in Las Vegas, we’re revisiting this conversation with the creators and immersive storytelling pioneers Félix Lajeunesse and Paul Raphaël…

  • The Stories of Smell — Sissel Tolaas, Revisited

    May 14, 2026 · 27 min

    Today, we’re re-releasing an episode with Norwegian chemist, artist, linguist, and smell researcher, Sissel Tolaas, whose work explores scent as a powerful medium for storytelling. In this conversation, Sissel shares how she analyzes smell…

  • Building a Business Out of Play — Matt DuPlessie

    April 30, 2026 · 30 min

    Matthew DuPlessie, Founder & CEO of Level99 and 5 Wits, joins Charlie Melcher to explore a different approach to immersive experience design. Level99 is built as an open world of short, high-intensity challenges. Guests move through it in…

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About the show

The Future of StoryTelling (FoST) is a passionate community of people from the worlds of media, technology, and communications who believe that better stories can create a better future. Join FoST Founder and CEO Charlie Melcher for a series of conversations with expert storytellers from a range of disciplines to learn how they’re navigating the changing media landscape, focusing on how stories can help create positive and lasting change in the world. Conversations address a breadth of topics, from immersive storytelling to emerging technologies, the neuroscience of narrative, and much more. www.futureofstorytelling.org